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Sharing the Latine experience, professionally and personally, so our listeners can learn a thing or two and be in-community. Powered by ALPFA NJ, each episode highlights a different guest, sharing insights in a relaxed and candid atmosphere. We get the inside scoop on lessons they've learned, what mistakes to avoid, and lots more. Join la conversación con ALPFA NJ.

  1. Dr. Ginny A. Baro's Path to Empowerment

    04/11/2024

    Dr. Ginny A. Baro's Path to Empowerment

    In this episode of the Si-Suite Podcast, Vanessa interviews Dr. Ginny A. Baro, an award-winning international transformational speaker, leadership coach, career strategist, and #1 bestselling author of Healing Leadership and Fearless Women at Work.  Dr. Ginny shares her experience and journey as a young immigrant with a BIG dream and her journey with ALPFA NJ, serving as Director of Board Development. Dr. Ginny speaks about the responsibilities we feel as immigrants or children of immigrants and feeling responsible to give back to our parents' sacrifices. Today’s heartfelt conversation reminds us that our goals will help us find a purpose in life and through reflection and desire we can overcome any circumstances. Dr. Ginny and Vanessa remind us to spread the love and reach out to others and someone will lend a helping hand.  If you enjoyed this episode and would like to connect with Dr. Ginny, follow her on LinkedIn and check out Dr. Ginny’s website (https://drginnybaro.com/events).

    33 min
  2. Zarafshan Speaks to Allyship

    07/10/2024

    Zarafshan Speaks to Allyship

    In today's episode, we explore Zarafshan's unique journey as the daughter of Pakistani immigrant parents, being the first female in her extended family to graduate college, and her passion for community impact. She shares valuable lessons on family, culture, career growth, advice for her younger self, and future goals. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking boundaries, and paying it forward.

    35 min
  3. Humberto Lozano's Inspiring Path to Success

    09/09/2024

    Humberto Lozano's Inspiring Path to Success

    In this episode of the C-Suite Podcast, Vanessa interviews Humberto Lozano, the President of the ALPFA New Jersey chapter and VP in the CFO group at Bank of America. Humberto shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Passaic, New Jersey, to becoming a successful professional in real estate finance. He discusses the impact of his family, teachers, and mentors, including his older brother and a high school English teacher, on his academic and career choices. Humberto also speaks about his early educational experiences, his love for music, and how these passions influenced his career trajectory. He highlights the importance of persistence, creativity, and effective communication in personal and professional growth. Humberto concludes by discussing his goals for ALPFA New Jersey and his future career aspirations.

    27 min

  4. SEASON 2, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Trailer!

    Hosted by Vanessa Schwippert, this podcast features deep conversations and insights from Latines and allies. Vanessa shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming the host of this podcast and her podcast and serving on the ALPFA board. She discusses the transition from the Si-Suite podcast, her diverse cultural background, and the collaborative efforts of her team members. Tune in to learn from various guests and their unique stories.

    10 min

  5. 07/11/2023

    Monya Bunch on Gifts, Gratitude, and Giving

    Monya Bunch is a seasoned attorney and certified DEI leader, who currently serves as WilmerHale’s Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Monya’s legal background includes over ten years of private law firm practice, in addition to serving as in-house counsel at a brokerage services firm. In addition, Monya served as an adjunct professor at the Howard University School of Law and the University of Maryland, College Park. She served as a law clerk for the Honorable Damon J. Keith, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and has been recognized by Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” and profiled in Washington Lawyer magazine. She recently received Diversity Journal’s Black Leadership award, which honors individuals who are trailblazers in their field and promote diversity and inclusion. Monya earned a J.D. from Howard University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Law Journal, an M.P.A. from the University of Hartford, an undergraduate degree from Hampton University, and Georgetown University’s Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management. Monya was born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and is a proud graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. Learn more about Monya LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/monya-m-bunch-battle-esq-she-her-51b9473/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to: Sukari Pinnock Fitts MSOD, PCC, Program Director Georgetown Executive Certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Management The ALFDP community (Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals) Ronald C. Machen, Chair, Litigation/Controversy Department Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States ⁠License⁠ Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International ⁠License

    39 min

  6. 23/05/2023

    Tonya Robinson on embracing the power in being you

    Tonya Robinson serves as Vice Chair and General Counsel – Legal, Regulatory and Compliance at KPMG LLP, is a member of the firm’s management committee, and serves as the Secretary to KPMG’s Board of Directors. Before joining KPMG in 2017, Tonya served as the Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), overseeing nearly 600 professionals. Prior to her federal agency service, Tonya was Special Assistant to President Obama for Justice and Regulatory Policy at the White House. Prior to her service at the White House, Tonya was a partner at the law firm WilmerHale LLP where she worked on a range of litigation matters, including the ground-breaking University of Michigan affirmative action cases. She left Wilmer to work as counsel to then-Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Among her community and philanthropic activities, Tonya serves on the Board of Directors for the National Women’s Law Center. Tonya holds a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and a Certificate in Women’s Studies from Duke University, a post-graduate degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Town, and has a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law. Connect with Tonya Robinson on LinkedIn Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Monya M. Bunch Battle, Esq., Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at WilmerHale Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States ⁠License⁠ Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International ⁠License⁠

    32 min
  7. Mimi Carter on Better Communications for ESG and DE&I

    16/02/2023

    Mimi Carter on Better Communications for ESG and DE&I

    Mimi Carter has taken a career in politics, nonprofits, and agency to create a new normal in consulting that marries purpose with profit.  She has a deep background in both nonprofit and corporate comms, as well as the ability to scale projects, work with teams and drive to goal when it comes to client mission. She has run and reorganized the PR and digital communications offices of some of the largest nonprofits in DC, such as The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Epilepsy Foundation of America, and others, but as a PR agency leader, has also led the nonprofit and corporate accounts for organizations like The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Mastercard Foundation, CenturyLink and more. Her favorite projects involve making the complex clear, the unseen seen, and creating campaigns that create value among stakeholders and shareholders, both emotionally and financially.  But best of all, she's a super-connector. She runs a network of 6000 people called DC Communicators, which continues to attract some of the most influential names in both nonprofit and for-profit comms - from Politico, Illy, and the WNBA to the Red Cross, United Nations, and The Guggenheim. Her favorite topics are purpose and impact communications to create a sense of belonging with the reality of profit.  Learn more about Mimi here  Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Lisa Borders Independent Director | “Enlightened” Podcast Host | Strategic Advisor | Keynote Speaker | DEI Advocate | Former WNBA President Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License

    52 min
  8. Mi Patria - Empowering the people of Puerto Rico

    23/11/2022

    Mi Patria - Empowering the people of Puerto Rico

    Mi Patria aims to improve the quality of life of underserved Puerto Rican communities by taking action against displacement, protecting and expanding affordable sustainable housing to create resilient self-sufficient communities, prepared to sustain emergencies.  Through our efforts, military veterans and volunteers strengthen their communities and lead positive change. Many veterans are excellent leaders that desire to continue serving their community after their military service. It is proven volunteering has mental health benefits, which assists military veterans to identify a new purpose, and their continued service will forge new paths in their civilian life transition.  In times of emergency and disaster, Mi Patria shifts primary focus to disaster response and relief efforts. Learn more Carmen Santiago, Co-founder:  Raymond Collazo, Co-founder Website: https://www.mipatria.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mipatria.pr/ Email for more information: info@mipatria.org Music: Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License

    52 min
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Sharing the Latine experience, professionally and personally, so our listeners can learn a thing or two and be in-community. Powered by ALPFA NJ, each episode highlights a different guest, sharing insights in a relaxed and candid atmosphere. We get the inside scoop on lessons they've learned, what mistakes to avoid, and lots more. Join la conversación con ALPFA NJ.

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